People who have lowered with shackles/hangers... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69GMC910 · 04-16-2013, 03:17 PM

I need some pics of the hangers and shackles themselves... I must have something out of whack here because there is no possible way that mine are going to fit.
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bigblock73 · 04-16-2013, 04:53 PM

If you have LD springs, you will need to notch the bed cross sill to clear the shackle.

Pics would help, or a description of why you feel they will not fit.

Damon23 · 04-16-2013, 05:03 PM

Yep, you'll have to take out some metal out of that channel. I used a sawzall and took out about 5 inches and it clears just fine. That had me puzzled too when I was looking at it.
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69GMC910 · 04-16-2013, 05:23 PM

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So I have to notch the bed?
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gramps77 · 04-16-2013, 06:02 PM

Yep, you have to notch it. Dont forget the width of the bolt, nut, and whatever is left of the bolt hanging out the nut.
Just did mine last month.

Only question Ive had since, do I need to worry about the pinion angle or is the 2" shackle not that big of a deal on a longbed?

mgchevyparts · 04-16-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gramps77

Yep, you have to notch it. Dont forget the width of the bolt, nut, and whatever is left of the bolt hanging out the nut.
Just did mine last month.

Only question Ive had since, do I need to worry about the pinion angle or is the 2" shackle not that big of a deal on a longbed?

If it doesn't vibrate/shake when you take off it's OK.

bigd65 · 04-16-2013, 06:24 PM

Yea I did mine then put the shackles down one to three inches..., and cut the extra, now I need to buy more shackles, I think i need the extra inch. But yes you do née to noth the bed
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04-16-2013, 03:17 PM	#1
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	People who have lowered with shackles/hangers... I need some pics of the hangers and shackles themselves... I must have something out of whack here because there is no possible way that mine are going to fit. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

04-16-2013, 04:53 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: People who have lowered with shackles/hangers... If you have LD springs, you will need to notch the bed cross sill to clear the shackle. Pics would help, or a description of why you feel they will not fit. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-16-2013, 05:03 PM	#3
Damon23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: D'ville Georgia Posts: 470	Re: People who have lowered with shackles/hangers... Yep, you'll have to take out some metal out of that channel. I used a sawzall and took out about 5 inches and it clears just fine. That had me puzzled too when I was looking at it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Experience is something you gain when you didn't get what you wanted in the first place. No great defeat was ever just possible in the beginning.

04-16-2013, 05:23 PM	#4
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: People who have lowered with shackles/hangers... Posted via Mobile Device So I have to notch the bed? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

04-16-2013, 06:02 PM	#5
gramps77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 386	Re: People who have lowered with shackles/hangers... Yep, you have to notch it. Dont forget the width of the bolt, nut, and whatever is left of the bolt hanging out the nut. Just did mine last month. Only question Ive had since, do I need to worry about the pinion angle or is the 2" shackle not that big of a deal on a longbed?

04-16-2013, 06:24 PM	#7
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: People who have lowered with shackles/hangers... Yea I did mine then put the shackles down one to three inches..., and cut the extra, now I need to buy more shackles, I think i need the extra inch. But yes you do née to noth the bed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

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